Reddit mentions of Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro Snap-On Lens

I made the mistake of making a post asking about unique inks, and saw enough that it prompted me to make this order. Sorry/not sorry, haha :)

Thank you so much! This is a Nikon DSLR with the 35mm 1.8g prime lens, and then a Raynox Super Macro Snap-On Lens, which made it so I could shoot the macro without a flash :)

Thank you! Well the best tip I can give is to learn how to use a flash well and make sure it's diffused! I use the Laowa KX800 dual flash and I love it. I'm on custom diffuser #3 at the moment (basically a circular softbox) and it works well, but I'm going to investigate how to get the lighting even softer.

As far as the lens, there are so many options out there, I only have experience with Canon 100mm USM and Laowa 15mm macro but I love them both. I also recommend the Raynox DCR250 diopter lens attachment. It can really increase magnification and it snaps on and off instantly.

Here's my general setup:

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When I was a kid my Dad would let me use his Canon AE-1 to photograph insects in the garden. I still visit them and photograph insects in their garden. Little kids (and big kids) love bugs.

Raynox close up lenses can be adapted to a number of P&S cameras with screens on the back to make for easier focusing with great results. These are some of mine shot with a Raynox DCR-250 on a Canon G12.

You're welcome, hope I didn't come off like a jerk lol. Yeah, at 1:1 I imagine you're already cropping a decent amount. Which lens are you using? Consider using a Raynox dcr-250 clip on lens to get more magnification. The thing is really amazing for the price. Here are some pics I took with it on the 100mm 2.8L: https://imgur.com/a/ooDSS. With a 100mm you can get to 2:1. Check out my recent comments for more info if you're interested. Happy shooting!

I am about to upgrade from a Sony HX400V to a Sony a6300 for my photography. In addition to toddlers a big part of what I do is take pictures of life to post to iNaturalist (Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, Example 5 you can click on photos and hit original for a larger version). Therefore I am trying to set up a good macro system, eventually this will upgrade to an underwater system with the ikelite system so I want the lens to be compatible with that.

Here is what I am planning to purchase:

Sony a6300

Sony SEL90M28G FE 90mm f/2.8-22 Macro

SIRUI P-326 6 Section Carbon Fiber Monopod

Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release

Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro Snap-On Lens

Sigma Flash Macro Ring EM-140 DG

Movo Photo AF Macro Extension Tube Set

B+W 62mm XS-Pro Clear

Is any of this stuff likely to be useless for its intended function? Is there anything in this price range which is likely to be helpful that I forgot about? Is there anything less expensive which is just as good as one of the products I chose?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A1SZ2Y?cache=b56b47c18f7c83dda66eee9d1fe148a8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1411112340&sr=8-13#ref=mp_s_a_1_13

Once you get a camera, you can use this lens with it. You still have to get within about 6 inches of the subject, but you can zoom in incredibly far. Very easy to use but I recommend using a stand/bipod or immobilizing the subject indoors, as the slightest twitch of your finger or slight breeze will cause blurryness. I've used it myself and gotten some very nice photos.

I didn't forget! Just sidetracked by everyone and their mother...


So lets go through these one at a time.


You're looking at

• 10mm f/2.8
  
• 14mm f/2.8
  
• 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6
  
• 17-55mm f/2.8
  
• 24mm f/2.8
  
• 35mm f/2.8
  
• 50mm f/2.8
  
• 90mm f/2.8
  
• 100-400 f/4.5-6.3
  
  This is a lot of overlap and you don't need it all, despite if it's all cheap. For reference, I've shot up to professional sports before, and I have 4 lenses, 24-70 f/2.8 ii, 70-200 f/2.8 ii, 100mm macro f/2.8, and a 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 ii Canon. I would cull a lot of this down, probably choose either the 10mm or 14mm and drop the other one, completely lose the 10-18mm, probably the same with the 17-55mm, maybe choose either the 35mm or 50mm, and then get both the 90mm and the 100-400 (personally i like the Canon more but no big deal). It looks to me like overkill though, and potentially some wasted money, I definitely wouldn't see myself using that many different options all so close to each other at least!
  
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  Why am I saying this? You have several lenses that are all very close, and it doesn't make much sense to switch lenses to get that extra bit closer, when you can either "zoom" with your feet (just walk the couple feet closer), or crop in post to what you want instead. You'll also save a couple hundred dollars in the process that could go towards a strap, towards a better lens instead, some other small utility piece, a couple extra batteries, a flash, some SD cards, etc.
  
  
  Since you are interested in macro so much, look up raynox and if you use facebook at all I would definitely join the macro photography group (if you do, feel free to PM me and I can add you to a bunch of different groups). Also, if you don't have a tripod, you'll probably want one, it can make macro work a LOT easier!
  
  
  This is just my .02 anyways, if you don't like my thoughts feel free to ignore them! And if you have more questions or want me to clarify, ask away!

In that case you might also want to consider Fuji's 10-24. This can handle the landscape and astro stuff quite well, but not macro. Before going this route decide if you need the 25-55 range or if you want a faster lens (the 10-24 is an f4, I find it a good complement to my 23 and 56 primes).

Fuji macro options are limited; you might go ahead with adapting old manual lenses for that (my less-than-ideal set up is an old olympus 50mm with a cheap macro adaptor). You could even go for the 60mm, which is decent for macro and could be a fully useable focal length for landscape -- it's not the typical wide angle but I've seen some interesting landscapes at longer focal lengths.

All that said - if you really just want one lens then you can't go wrong with the 18-55, and it is certainly more versatile than the lenses I've just mentioned.

Sorry I'm still new to photography, I only got my new slr in new year. I meant a macro attachment, just clips on to the end of your lens. Cheaper option for some practice before forking out for an expensive lens. Here's one below:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000A1SZ2Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1377424434&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

I really hope this gets answered. Would a Super Macro Lens like this
http://www.amazon.com/Raynox-DCR-250-2-5x-Super-Macro/dp/B000A1SZ2Y/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

Work on a Canon Rebel XSI?

My tele-macro lens just doesn't get as close as I wish it could.

I have a small camera stand, two desk lamps that I can move around, and a 12 MP Panasonic camera that is several years old now. I use clip-on macro lenses from Raynox, such as the DCR-250 and do image processing in gimp. The big trick that I use is that I often prop up one side of the coin with a 2x2 to tip it toward the light - that generally gives an image that looks better as more light is reflected back into the camera. I compensate for the elongation in Gimp afterward by stretching the image slightly in the shortened direction.

Yes, I use the Kenko tubes. I'm not sure exactly how much magnification I'm getting to be honest. I think the Raynox is x2.5 and the tubes change depending on how many extenders you are using. If I were to keep one, I guess it would be the Raynox. I really like this tool, it auto focuses fairly easy and delivers great images. Read the reviews on Amazon, it's a pretty well received attachment.

I took a look at some pics of the P510, and it looks like it may be able to use a closeup filter like the Raynox DCR-250. The DCR-250 is fitted with a spring-loaded mechanism that allows it to be fitted on many cameras. (I'm not 100% sure it will work on the P510, but it looks like there is a large enough ridge on the end of the stock lens for it to work).

That's a pretty nice macro you linked to. Taking a closer look on flickr, it doesn't appear that the photographer used any extra gear, so you may be able to achieve your desired results without any extra gear. Since the 510 doesn't have interchangeable lenses, closeup filters are probably the way to go if you want to add magnification.